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Myrtus communis L. Myrtaceae Myrtle Distribution: Europe. Dioscorides (Beck, 2005) recommends the fruit for treating haemoptysis (‘spitting blood’) and cystitis, and, if boiled, he said it made a fine wine. In various forms it was used as a hair dye, for sore eyes, anal and uterine prolapse, dandruff and shingles, all sorts of inflammations, scorpion bites and even sweaty armpits. Our plant has white berries, but he regarded those with black berries (they become black later in the season) as being more effective. Lyte (1576) adds that the juice of the berries kept the hair black and stopped it falling out, and prevented intoxication. He notes that it only flowered in hot summers in England, but it is reliable in flower now, either due to global warming or selection of suitable clones. According to Lyte, it is named after Merlyne, a fair maiden of Athens in ancient Greece, who judged the athletic games. Slain by a disgruntled competitor, the goddess Minerva brought her back as the myrtle tree in perpetual memory. The myrtle tree is also an ancient Jewish symbol for peace and justice. Myrtle wine is still made in Tuscany and now even in China. Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Makers
- Dr Henry Oakeley
Onderwerp
- Countryside
- Garden
- Herbal remedies
- Petal
- Poison
- Tuin
Makers
- Dr Henry Oakeley
Onderwerp
- Countryside
- Garden
- Herbal remedies
- Petal
- Poison
- Tuin
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- Credit: Dr Henry Oakeley
Bron
- B0009074
Identificatie
- B0009074
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Land
- United Kingdom
Naam van de collectie
Voor het eerst gepubliceerd op Europeana
- 2019-06-09T11:19:01.779Z
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- 2019-06-09T11:19:01.779Z